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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.92, 950.56 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.92, 950.56 and 248.96 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.92 : 950.56 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.92/950.56 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.92x = 950.56 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.92x = 236,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651.42/633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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